Public Meeting Minutes: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Invocation

1.C. Pledge to American Flag

1.D. Recognize Visitors and School Officials

2. PUBLIC FORUM

2.A. Recognize Participants and Present Guidelines for Public Forum

2.B. RECOGNITIONS

2.B.1. BRAVO AWARDS

2.B.1.a. Teachers that had the highest STAAR scores in the area.

2.B.2. STUDENT'S OF THE MONTH
For being extremely diligent, demonstrating citizenship, and having a passion for learning.

2.B.2.a. Elementary

2.B.2.a.1. Brightyn Williams - Kindergarten

2.B.2.a.2. Jack Van Huis - 3rd Grade

2.B.2.b. Junior High

2.B.2.b.1. Brylie Johnson - 8th Grade

2.B.2.c. High School

2.B.2.c.1. Landon Dickens - 10th Grade

2.B.3. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

2.B.3.a. Chelsi Moran

2.B.4. TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

2.B.4.a. Laura Wickersham

3. PRESENTATION

3.A. TAPR Report Presentation

4. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

4.A. January 22, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

4.B. January 24, 2024 - Special Board Meeting

4.C. January 24, 2024 - Board Training Workshop

4.D. February 12, 2024 - Building and Grounds Committee Meeting

4.E. February 12, 2024 - Policy Committee Meeting

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

5.A. Attendance Report

5.B. Enrollment Comparison

5.C. Truancy

5.D. Retirement/Resignation List

5.E. Region V ESC Board of Directors' Election

5.F. Property Value

5.G. Building and Grounds and Policy Committee Meetings

5.H. Bond Sell Board Meeting

5.I. TASA/TASB Governance Camp

5.J. EISO Training/Team of 8

5.K. Charter School Notification

5.L. Spring Open House

5.M. TASB Leadership Conference

5.N. Miscellaneous

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.A. Finance Report

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

6.A.1. Financial Recap Reports

6.A.2. Check Payments List

6.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

6.A.3.a. Orange County Monthly Tax Collections Summary

6.A.3.b. Orange County Tax Year-to-Date Recap

6.A.3.c. OISD Monthly Tax Report Summary

6.A.4. Cash Position Report

6.A.5. Utilities Report

6.A.5.a. Electricity

6.A.5.b. Natural Gas

6.A.5.c. Water

6.B. Curriculum and Instruction

Presenter: Zach Quinn & Corey Sheppard, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction

6.B.1. TASA Midwinter Conference

6.B.2. Texas Education Agency STAAR Stand-Alone Field Test

6.B.3. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Update

6.B.4. Middle of the year (MOY) Testing

6.B.5. Tuition-Based Pre-Kindergarten

6.B.6. Pre-K and Kindergarten Kickoff

6.B.7. Proclamation 2024

6.C. Safety

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services & Corey Sheppard, Director of Primary Curriculum & Instruction

6.C.1. TxSCC Safety Conference

6.C.2. Intruder Detection Audit

6.C.3. Fire Drill

6.C.4. Safe and Secure Schools

6.C.5. Shelter in Place Drill

6.C.6. Upcoming Events

6.D. Child Nutrition

Presenter: Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition

6.D.1. January Claim Report

6.D.2. Professional Development

6.D.3. National School Breakfast Week

6.E. Special Programs

Presenter: Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs

6.E.1. Special Education

6.E.2. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act

6.E.3. Homeless Identification

6.E.4. Pregnancy Related Services

6.E.5. Foster Care

6.E.6. Homebound Services

6.E.7. Federal Grant Programs

6.F. Technology

Presenter: Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology

6.F.1. Required Training

6.F.2. TELPAS Testing

6.F.3. New Technology Application TEKS

6.F.4. Orangefield ISD Social Media

6.F.5. Technology Committee Meeting

6.F.6. Possible Future Projects/Purchases

6.G. Athletics

Presenter: Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director

6.G.1. News and Updates

6.G.2. Athletic Competitions

6.G.3. Student Participation

6.G.4. Awards (Students and Coaches)

6.G.5. Special Events and Programs

6.G.6. Upcoming Events

6.H. Support Services

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services

6.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

6.H.2. Transportation

6.H.3. Residency Report

6.H.4. General Information

6.I. Principals

Presenter: Julie Fuller, Elementary; Brian Richardson, Junior High; Rea Wrinkle, High School

6.I.1. Attendance

6.I.2. Faculty Information

6.I.3. Student Information

6.I.4. UIL/Academics

6.I.5. Upcoming Events

6.J. Career & Technology

Presenter: Tim Tremont, CTE Coordinator

6.J.1. Business Management Program

6.J.2. Healthcare Therapeutic Program

6.J.3. Teaching and Training Program

6.J.4. Professional Communications Program

6.J.5. Food and Natural Resources Animal Science Program

6.J.6. Food and Natural Resources Plant Science Program

6.J.7. Food and Natural Resources Engineering Program

7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.A. Building and Grounds

7.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair

7.A.2. Ronald Risinger - Member

7.A.3. Bo Henley - Member

7.B. Policy

7.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair

7.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member

7.C. Salary

7.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair

7.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.C.3. Brad Frye - Member

7.D. Technology

7.D.1. Ronald Risinger - Chair

7.D.2. Laura Clark - Member

7.D.3. Marcus Wernig - Member

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Grants and Donations

8.B. Consideration of and Possible Action on the 2024-2025 School Calendar

8.C. Consideration of and Possible Action on Update 122

8.D. Consideration of and Possible Action on the Pre-Kindergarten Tuition Rate for the 2024-2025 School Year

8.E. Consideration of and Possible Action on Accountability Rating Resolution

8.F. Consideration of and Possible Action on Early Childhood Literacy and Math Proficiency Goals

8.G. Consideration of and Possible Action on a Budget Amendment

8.H. Consideration of and Possible Action on District Fencing

8.I. Consideration of and Possible Action on HS Practice Gym HVAC

9. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION

Description: If needed, the Board will conduct a closed meeting for purposes permitted by:
Texas Government Code §551.074, discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, compensation, or duties of public employees.

Certified Professional
Administrator Contracts

Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. If necessary, the Board will convene in closed session for discussion of any item on the agenda.
No voting will take place in the closed meeting. Any action the Board wishes to take as a result of discussion in closed session will take place after the Board reconvenes in the open meeting.

10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on the Employment of a Certified Professional

11.B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Administrator Contracts

12. ADJOURN

February 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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